The 11 Best Fishing Tours in Iceland

1.Sea Fishing Boat Tour & BBQ with the Day’s Catch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 223 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $141Our pick

From Reykjavík’s Old Harbor, you’ll fish Faxaflói Bay for cod, haddock, pollock, rockfish, and halibut with an English-speaking crew. Guides such as Oddgeir, Stefan, and Asgeir help beginners quickly. After about 2.5 hours, your catch can be grilled with potatoes, while puffins, dolphins, and whales may appear offshore.

“Amazing time! Guys on the boat were all so nice and fun (funny too)! Weather was so severe and scary with waves splashing on the deck while we were riding to the sea, but it all made our experience just better! We caught fish and ate it too. Just my boy was so sad we couldn’t it take his fish home with us :)…”

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2.3-Hour Sea Angling Gourmet Experience Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 141 reviews · 3 hours · from $176

Join Captain Jakob and deckhand Vigfoss aboard Jóhanna for a three-hour sea angling trip from Reykjavik. The crew supplies gear and rain jackets, takes you to fishing grounds in Faxaflói, and grills your catch with potatoes and sauces on the way back. Beginners are welcome, but bring sturdy shoes and clothing that can get dirty.

“Jacob & Viggson were nice and made our day. We started at about 1:10 & were back at the pier by 4:00 pm. We managed to catch lots of fish from 4-5 different spots. The cods and haddocks we caught were being cut and sliced instantly right in front of us and were all piled in a big tray with onion slices. They only needed the boat’s griller to cook what we caught. The broiled fish was served with some potato salad, sauces & coleslaw. Yum! It felt great to eat your own catch of the moment!”

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3.Sea Fishing Experience from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 110 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $147

From Reykjavík, you’ll spend about three hours fishing Faxaflói Bay with rods, bait, and warm coveralls supplied. Captain Stefan and crew help beginners land cod, haddock, pollock, halibut, or rockfish. In summer, watch for puffins near Akurey and Lundey, then eat your catch grilled aboard.

“We got so much Big fish Saw dolphins and had a great cod dinner We would recommend this trip very nice staff”

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4.Reykjavik’s Finest Catch: Guided Sea Angling Tour for All Levels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181Top rated

Join brothers Jakob and Julian for a three-hour sea-angling trip from Hlésgata 1 in Reykjavik. The small group heads to productive fishing spots, with gear, instruction, coffee, cookies, and help from the crew. Catch cod, haddock, pollock, or halibut, then enjoy your fish grilled onboard with potatoes, coleslaw, and skyr sauce.

“Absolutely one of the best fishing trips we have ever taken! Captain and crew were amazing-so helpful, funny and knowledgeable. I can’t say enough good things about them. We caught tons of fish and they prepared an incredible meal. BOOK WITH THEM RIGHT NOW!”

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5.Traditional Sea Fishing with BBQ Feast

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 74 reviews · from $170

Join Captain Snorri, Ana, Thor, or another local crew member at Reykjavik’s old harbor for a three-hour fishing trip with no more than 12 passengers. The crew supplies rods, bait, waterproof clothing, and instruction. Fish for cod, haddock, rockfish, or pollock, then return to the harbor to eat your catch with potatoes and sauce.

“This trip is highly recommended. My girlfriend and I caught 14 fish, and they were freshly cooked by captain Snorri after we returned. Amazing day! :)”

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6.Whale Watching and Sea Angling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $100Best value

From Hauganes, this 3.5-hour boat trip combines whale watching in sheltered Eyjafjörður with a short sea-angling session. You may see humpback, minke, or blue whales, along with dolphins, then fish for cod. Warm overalls, coffee, hot chocolate, and cookies are provided. Cruise passengers should arrange transport from Akureyri in advance.

“Such a great experience! Super fun guides and also some fun facts thrown in:) We saw 2 whales within only 20 min. Insane day”

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7.Reykjavik Sea Angling Gourmet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 55 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $160

Join Elding’s three-hour sea angling trip from Hlésgata 1 in Reykjavik. Captain Jakob, Vigfus, or another experienced crew member teaches you the basics, supplies rods and rain gear, and takes you around Faxaflói Bay. You keep your line moving, watch for puffins, and may eat freshly grilled cod or haddock on the ride home.

“Really fun. Met some great people and the crew were awesome. They were super friendly and helpful. This was my second time doing this trip and I would go back. There were some locals on the trip as well and it was great talking to them about Iceland”

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8.Private Fishing Tour from Reykjavik – Arctic Char and Brown Trout

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $960

Spend 6 to 7 hours fishing the Holaa River near Iceland’s Golden Circle, targeting native Arctic char and brown trout. Your private guide provides rods, waders, boots, flies, spinners, a permit, snacks, and transport from Reykjavik. Guides such as Mike, Mikael, and Siggi are praised for patient instruction and strong knowledge of the water.

“We had a fantastic day! I surprised my husband with this private tour, & our guide (Mike), was great! It was really too cold for much activity (end of April), so we didn’t get many fish, but he was patient in teaching me how to cast. My husband loved it & it was a perfect ending to a wonderful trip!”

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9.Private Lake and River Fishing Tour from Reykjavik

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $768

You’ll leave Reykjavik with a private guide, fishing gear, permits, and hotel pickup arranged. Baldur and his fellow guides teach beginners patiently as you fish a river near the Golden Circle for Arctic char and brown trout. Expect about five hours on the water, scenic Thingvellir views, and an all-weather Icelandic outing.

“My wife catching a huge char! Guide was superb.. the panoramic views spectacular! Highly recommended!”

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10.Reykjavik’s Finest Catch: Guided Sea Angling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 37 reviews · 3 hours · from $188

Meet the English-speaking Viggson Sailing guide at Reykjavík’s Old Harbor for a three-hour fishing trip in Faxaflói Bay. Gear, warm blankets, coffee, sparkling water, and a barbecue of your catch are included. You may reel in cod, haddock, or pollock, with seabirds and open sea adding to the outing.

“guides géniaux et supers sympas super peche, quelques gros poissons de sortis, repas délicieux, belle journée en famille.”

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11.Lake and River Fishing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · 8 hours · from $766

You’ll leave Reykjavik around 08:00 with an English-speaking guide such as Reynir, Kristinn, Gummi, or Freddy, drive through Thingvellir, then fish for 5 to 6 hours at a river or lake. Choose spin or fly fishing, learn new techniques, and aim for brown trout and Arctic char.

“Kristinn our guide was excellent, he shared his knowledge of the area on our way to the River. He worked very hard to help us catch quite a number of fish through out the day. Wade”

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